On this day in 1966, Celtics legend Red Auerbach named Bill Russell his successor as head coach, 9 years after they drafted ...

The Celtics had never been champions before Bill Russell arrived in 1956. By the time he retired in 1969, they'd won 11 rings in 13 ... Celtics to the 1968 NBA championship, becoming the first ...

NBA legend Bill Russell is ... features items such as game-worn jerseys, championship rings, and items from his civil rights efforts. When it comes to Russell's rings, former Los Angeles Lakers ...

Bill Russell, who earned 11 NBA championship rings during his career, died on Sunday with his wife Jeannine by his side Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE.

One hundred and seven NBA championship rings ... J” Erving, George Mikan and Bill Russell. The announcement was made at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, which occupies the site of the former Commodore ...

Bill Russell ... of an NCAA championship, an NBA title, and an Olympic gold medal (which they won together in the 1965 Olympic Games in Australia). While some may contend that Russell had plenty ...